Summary
Single flat tin glove pattern.
Glove patterns and cutters used at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond. The heavy cutters date from the 1950s-1960s.
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd was formed in 1924 and produced leather gloves and coats, handbags, helmets and associated leather goods. The company first operated in Smith Street, and subsequently Alexandra Parade, Collingwood, relocating to Victoria Street, Richmond in 1928, where it remained until 1988.
Physical Description
Flat tin glove pattern for the fingers and palm of single glove, with a hole cut in the bottom left half of the pattern for a thumb piece. The pattern consists of eight fingers and palm section symetrically alligned, which when folded together, form both the front and back of the glove. There is handwritten text on the front in pencil, and handwritten numbering in red crayon on both sides. The right hand side of the pattern is punched with six small round holes.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Alistair Mitchell, 1989
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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User
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950s-1960s
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Inscriptions
Handwritten, front, red crayon: "7" "6 (crossed out?)" Handwritten, front, pencil" Un (?) for (?) / Knif? / Heavy (?) / USE N... / FOR LINING" Handwritten on back, red crayon "7"
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
212 (Width), 224 (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
1 mm (Length), 210 mm (Width), 223 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
See Parent Record
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Keywords
Cutting Tools, Glovemaking, Leatherworking, Trades, Working Life
